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VEERAYATAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING HARIPAR (Mota Asambia), Bhuj – Mandvi Road, Tal. Mandvi, Kutch (Gujarat) 370 460 Tel: (02834) 275241, 275261, Fax: (02834) 275241 Website: www.veereng.org Summary Report on “Jal Diwas” on 22th July , 2019 The climatic changes in India are showing predominant effect on water crisis. It is a perennial challenge and a spectrum of ionscious steps are required to be taken in this regard. Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s impetus on Jal Sanchay, the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) is a time-bound, mission-mode water conservation campaign. An important part of the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan' in that we focus on five aspects - water conservation and rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies, reuse of water and recharging of structures, watershed development, and intensive afforestation. On this occasion, Veerayatan Institute of Engineering, organized various events to spread awareness of Scarcity of Water & techniques of water conservation which was co-ordinated by Mr. Brijesh Raychanda & Ms. Dhvani Patwa. Various events were organized as mentioned below: 1. Painting Competition 2. Drawing Competition. 3. Poster Presentation 4. Displaying videos on Scarcity of water and Water conservation 58 students has participated in first three events and more than 300 students showed their participation in the fourth event and this initiative was highly appreciated by all the staff members and students. Veerayatan Institute of Engineering 1 Haripar, Mandvi-Kutch │ www.veereng.org List of Winners Sr No Event Name Winner 1. Prakash Maheshwari (BE-Mech) 2. Kishansih Jadeja (BE-Mech) 1 Drawing Competition 3. Jay Umraniya (BE-Mech) 2 Painting Competition Bhavin Vekariya (Diplpma Civil) 3 Poster Presentation Saurav Khakhla (BE-Mech) 4 Group Poster Dhaval Punvar (BE-Electrical Harpalsinh Jadeja (BE-Electrical) Presentation Satubha Jadeja (BE-Civil) We Would Specially Like to thank Veerayatan Management Chairperson Param Pujya Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji Maharaj Saheb, Our Administrator Shri. Anilji Jain Sir without their Support this event was not possible. Approval Authority : Mr.Vivek Gulhane (Principal Veerayatan) Main Coordinators of the Event : Mr.Brijesh Raychanda & Ms. Dhvani patwa Supporting Coordinators : Mr. Palak Thakkar, Ms. Vidhi Sanghvi & Mr. Karansinh Jadeja Participants Involved in Camp : Students of VIE & VP (Around 300 Students participated ) Veerayatan Institute of Engineering 2 Haripar, Mandvi-Kutch │ www.veereng.org.

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